Crape Myrtle Tree 3gal

Lagerstroemia, native to China; those planted in the US are typically Lagerstroemia indica or hybrids thereof, and are deciduous. 

When botanist to the French King Louis XVI André Michaux introduced this tree into Charleston around 1786, the crepe myrtle quickly became Southern favorite as it’s heat- and drought-resistant (as well as deer-resistant!). 

As well as their long-lasting blooms in summer, crepe myrtles offer year-round interest with beautiful foliage in autumn and gorgeous, exfoliating bark in winter. As the tree matures, the bark at the base will begin to peel, leaving behind a unique, smooth trunk